Ham vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ham and pork chop
- Ham has more vitamin B1 and iron; however, pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for ham is 49% higher.
- Pork chop has 2 times less iron than ham. Ham has 1.48mg of iron, while pork chop has 0.87mg.
- Pork chop is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more IronIron | +70.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +440% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.7% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +173.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +810.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +159.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +250.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1203mg | 74mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 36.4µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 7.927mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.49mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 1.104mg | 14% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 14.35g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 4.339g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 1.894g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.313mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.87mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.489mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 4.887g | 6% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 23.72g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 241mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 231kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.105mg | 3% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 67.5mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 3.15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 315mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 40IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0.66µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.066g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 1.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 1.123mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 2.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.985mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 1129mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.529g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.